Conundrum Collective

10/31/2025

And we've already gotten our first 'review!' Courtesy of that wily AI, Gemini.

Here are some highlights:
"Is not a real thing"
"A humorous, bizarre, and unsettling juxtaposition of the whole and folksy with the cosmic and terrifying"

10/31/2025

Good news, everyone! We've put out a new show! Just in time for Halloween!!

Q: What do you get when you cross 'A Prairie Home Companion' with the Cthulhu Mythos??

A: This:

3 track album

10/29/2021

“The Haunter of the Dark” is officially live! Conundrum Collective's most ambitious recording yet! Robert Bloch's “The Shambler From the Stars” and “The Shadow From the Steeple,” are combined with H.P. Lovecraft's own “Haunter of the Dark,” to form one reality-bending audio drama! The perfect way to spend some downtime between shows at the Twin Cities Horrorfest 😈

4 track album

10/29/2021

Looking for a good memento of your 2021 Horrorfest experience?? How about some original "Haunter of the Dark" artwork by Sal V Cloak ! Art packs are available now for purchase at the Crane Theater during the run of Horrorfest! While supplies last and Azathoth wills it :)

10/29/2021

"The Haunter of the Dark" is officially live! We've got our art display setup in the 'listening lounge' at the Crane Theater, with some amazing artwork by Sal V Cloak ! So be sure to check that out when you come to the Crane to see some amazing live shows (yay live theater again!!!) as part of Twin Cities Horrorfest 2021!

10/27/2021

The wait is almost over Conundrum fans... our newest online audio drama "The Haunter of the Dark" will be going live this Thursday as part of the 2021 Twin Cities Horror Festival! Got some downtime between shows at the Crane?? Come hang out in the "Listening Lounge" and check out "Haunter of the Dark," along with Haunted Basement's "25 Feet From Daylight" and "The Great God Pan."

Here's the link to our Bandcamp site where you can stream/download all 4 episodes of "The Haunter of the Dark."

4 track album

08/21/2021

Thank you Conundrum fans for supporting us by tuning into our Fringe show 'Brad Nailer, PI!' We've got some more exciting shows in the works, so stay tuned! 🤘

08/12/2021

There's still time to catch Conundrum's newest radio play 'Brad Nailer, PI'

First appearing in our inaugural show 'War of the Worlds' back in 2013, Brad Nailer and his trusty sidekick Sprocket, now have a full-length show!

In this radio Noir-Comedy (henceforth 'Noiromedy'), Brad Nailer is hired to investigate the mysterious death of an employee of a world famous candy company. Will Brad Nailer be able to put the Crunch on the dastardly villain? Or will they slip through his Butterfingers? Will the 3 Musketeers be needed to save the day? Listen and find out!

You can view the live show schedule anytime, but you must buy a button and be logged in to view ticket purchasing options.

08/12/2021

Still more time to check out this years Fringe Festival! In-person and virtual shows are still on going! Check out the main site for a full list of what's playing and when!

Oh, and I should note that there are pre-recorded shows (such as ours!) that are available 24 hours a day through the end of the festival :)

Happy Fringing everybody!!

Help Minnesota Fringe expand our reach, fight against injustices, and become a more welcoming and equitable place for everyone to enjoy the performing arts.

07/30/2021

And here it is Conundrum fans: our 2021 MN Fringe Festival show! His first appearance was in our inaugural show back in 2013: "War of the Worlds." Now, our hard-boiled PI (who's also a bit of a tool), Brad Nailer, returns in his first full-length episode!!

This approximately 55 minute Noir-Comedy (Noirmedy??) audio- play features puns, referential comedy, a dash of political humor, original music, Foley effects, and even a few commercials! (This year's show is sponsored by Arrakis Spice Melange, the official spice of the Spacing Guild)

This online audio-show will go live August 5th, and here is the link to our page on the Minnesota Fringe Festival website where you can get all the info you need - including the all important ticket purchasing!! :) And also check out the many other Virtual and In-Person shows that Fringe has to offer this year!

After unleashing Martians, zombies, and other unspeakable horrors upon the world, Conundrum Collective is about to...do something completely different... After making his initial appearance in Conundrum Collective's “War of the Worlds,” that hard-boiled PI (who's also a bit of a tool) Brad Nail...

07/29/2021

Conundrum Fans!! It has been a loooooong time coming, but here is a view from the office last month. At long last, we have begun producing more of our radio theater shows!! Details to follow shortly 😎🤘

11/19/2020

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